Garland, ME Public Records
Garland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with an estimated population of 1,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 37.7 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Garland Municipal Clerk (108 Corinth Road, Garland, ME 04939). Deeds for property in Garland are recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Garland are generally heard at the Newport District Court.
📍 Garland Record Offices & Courts
Municipal Clerk
Garland Municipal Clerk
108 Corinth Road, Garland, ME 04939
District Court
Newport District Court
78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
Superior Court
Penobscot County Superior Court
78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Registry of Deeds
Penobscot County Registry of Deeds
97 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Probate Court
Penobscot County Probate Court
Maine probate courts are run by each county.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Garland, ME
Criminal case records for Garland are kept by the State of Maine Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Garland
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Garland, ME
A people search for Garland pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Garland are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Garland
| Municipal Clerk | Garland Municipal Clerk108 Corinth Road, Garland, ME 04939(207) 924-3163 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Garland, ME
Arrest and booking records for Garland are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Maine State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Garland
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Garland, ME
Court records for Garland include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Garland, with addresses from the official State of Maine Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Garland
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Penobscot County Superior Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 561-2300 Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Penobscot County Probate CourtRun by the county, not the state Judicial Branch. |
| State court system | State of Maine Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Garland, ME
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds (Aroostook and Oxford counties have two registry districts). Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Garland
| Registry of Deeds | Penobscot County Registry of Deeds97 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401(207) 942-8797www.penobscotdeeds.com Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| Municipal Clerk | Garland Municipal Clerk108 Corinth Road, Garland, ME 04939(207) 924-3163 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Garland, ME
In Maine, the municipal clerk in the town where a birth, death or marriage took place (or where the person lived) can issue certified copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Garland
| Municipal Clerk | Garland Municipal Clerk108 Corinth Road, Garland, ME 04939(207) 924-3163 Source: maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Garland, ME
The official sex offender registry for Garland is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Garland
| Official registry | Maine Sex Offender Registry (Maine State Bureau of Identification) Source: apps.web.maine.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Garland, ME
Divorce and family matters are filed in the Maine District Court (Family Division). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Garland
| District Court | Newport District Court78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401Relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Source: courts.maine.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Maine CDC Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Hours: Walk-ins 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri Source: maine.gov ↗ |